DriveThruHR - HR Conversations
525 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratingsDriveThruHR is a captivating, easy-to-digest, and occasionally irreverent discourse that covers topics relevant to HR professionals. Our 30 minute shows include our guest and host(s) discussing a variety of topics including HR Technology, Recruiting, Talent Management, Leadership, Organizational Culture and Strategic HR. Hosted by @MikeVanDervort and @RobinSchooling. Running continuously since February 1, 2010. #DTHR
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Lisa Rokusek talks Extreme Humanism & Redesigning Work on DriveThruHR
June 29, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 13.8 MBLisa Rokusek, Managing Director of Rokusek Recruits, has something that's been keeping her up at night: "Tom Peters has a new book called Extreme Humanism," Lisa tells the DTHR team. "In an exchange asking us what it means to us in business, [she] answered: I see it as a move from a domination, comand/control mindset where we create docile bodies to a model where we embrace the richness of who we actually are." Join host Crystal Miller Lay as she and Lisa discuss how we can redesign and buil...
Chris Murdock of IQTalent Partners
June 28, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.4 MBChris Murdock of IQTalent Partners stops by to talk about successful partnerships and other topics.
Host show: The Week in Review
June 25, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 20.4 MBJoin Robin, Dwane, Crystal, and Michael as they look back at the week in review and ruminate about HR developments that caught their eye this week.
Tools, Social Media and Grief with Jason Seiden
June 24, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBFrom the losses that come with entrepreneuralism to losses much more personal, Jason Seiden (@Seiden) of BRNDSTRM knows a thing or two about Grief. He'll be joining us Tuesday 6/22, Wednesday 6/23, and Thursday 6/24 for a special DriveThruHR series on grief and its place in Seiden's (and our) "profersonal" world. On Tuesday, we started with working through an operational definition of grief with Jason: what does it look like and what is the grieving person's reality and responsibility to th...
6 Degrees of Connection Episode 1: Coaching with Carrie Bucci
June 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBSix degrees of separation is the idea that all people on average are six, or fewer, social connections away from each other. As a result, a chain of "a friend of a friend" statements can be made to connect any two people in a maximum of six steps. The 6 Degrees series with Michael VanDervort explores the possibilities of the 6 degrees of connection through a series of six conversations randomly dictated by our weekly guests. Hosted by @MikeVanDervort, the 6 degrees podcast is a fun and inter...
Psychological Safety and Grief with Jason Seiden
June 23, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 26.4 MBFrom the losses that come with entrepreneuralism to losses much more personal, Jason Seiden (@Seiden) of BRNDSTRM knows a thing or two about Grief. He'll be joining us Tuesday 6/22, Wednesday 6/23, and Thursday 6/24 for a special DriveThruHR series on grief and its place in Seiden's (and our) "profersonal" world. On Tuesday, we started with working through an operational definition of grief with Jason: what does it look like and what is the grieving person's reality and responsibility to th...
Exploring Grief with Jason Seiden
June 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 27.4 MBFrom the losses that come with entrepreneuralism to losses much more personal, Jason Seiden (@Seiden) of BRNDSTRM knows a thing or two about Grief. He'll be joining us Tuesday 6/22, Wednesday 6/23, and Thursday 6/24 for a special DriveThruHR series on grief and its place in Seiden's (and our) "profersonal" world. In this episode, we're going to start with working through an operational definition of grief with Jason: what does it look like and what is the grieving person's reality and respo...
Marc Hutto of Reveal Global Intelligence
June 21, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MBMarc Hutto of Reveal Global Intelligence stops by to discuss talent acquisition, partnerships, rescue dogs and more!
Shannon Pritchett on the DriveThru For Evry1
June 15, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 15.5 MBShannon Pritchett, Head of Community at Evry1, powered by Hiretual, has a diverse background in community development and management, training, recruiting, sourcing, coaching and journalism. She joins DriveThru HR host Crystal Miller Lay on Evry1's LAUNCH DAY to talk about what's been keeping her up at night. Join us LIVE at 12p CT or catch the convo on the replay
DTHR Host Show: Week in the Rearview
June 11, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.1 MBThe hosts of DTHR are taking a look at what happened on the Drive-Thru and in HR each week.
Live Coaching Session with Mike VanDervort and Carrie Bucci
June 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 69.8 KBListen in to a live coaching session with Michael and Carrie Six degrees of separation is the idea that all people on average are six, or fewer, social connections away from each other. As a result, a chain of "a friend of a friend" statements can be made to connect any two people in a maximum of six steps. The 6 Degrees series with Michael VanDervort explores the possibilities of the 6 degrees of connection through a series of six conversations randomly dictated by our weekly guests. Host...
DriveThruHR Tackles Return to Work and Worker Availability with Cathy Missildine
June 08, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 17.8 MBWith the pandemic under control in the U.S., many employers say time to get back to work... but where are the workers? Cathy Missildine, Chief Human Resources Officer at Southeastrans, Inc., joins host Crystal Miller Lay on the DriveThru to discuss the state of worker availability post-COVID. Join us!
From Corporate to Kink/ HR to Sex Positive Yoga Coach w/ Katherine Zitterbart
June 03, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 22 MBJoin Michael and Robin on 6/3/2021 as they talk with Katherine Zitterbart (aka Katie Z.), a former HR professional now running a sex-positive counseling and yoga practice. We will explore how a stint in HR helped Katherine develop her practice and more. Katie is a no-touch facilitator of practices that help to cultivate compassion, personal power, and balanced relationships. I’m sex-positive, which means I believe that all expressions of human sexuality that do not harm the people involv...
Responding to Business Interruptions w/ Kari Davidson
June 02, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.2 MBJoin Michael and Robin as we chat with Kari Davidson of AFIMAC Global to discuss how to respond to business interruptions including strikes and other types of work stoppages. At AFIMAC, Kari assists clients of all sizes and in every industry, including many Fortune 500 corporations, plan for and execute business continuity response strategies for plant closures, labor disputes, and mass layoffs or downsizing. We will look at several components of this process including: Pre-Planning Service...
Week in the Rearview: Friday Host Show
May 28, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 26.9 MBIn any given week, a lot happens but can we all agree Fridays should be fun? On Fridays, the DriveThruHR hosts Crystal Lay, Dwane Lay, Michael Vandervort, and Robin Schooling will get together (sometimes all, sometimes some) to talk about the events of the week. With these four, it should be fun. Join us!
Week in the Rearview: Friday Host Show
May 28, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 26.9 MBIn any given week, a lot happens but can we all agree Fridays should be fun? On Fridays, the DriveThruHR hosts Crystal Lay, Dwane Lay, Michael Vandervort, and Robin Schooling will get together (sometimes all, sometimes some) to talk about the events of the week. With these four, it should be fun. Join us!
Exploring Intimacy, Sex and Work with Sex and Intimacy Coach Kendra Holliday
May 26, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBJoin Michael and Robin when we chat with Sex and Intimacy Coach Kendra Holliday. Kendra is an empowering and enlightening resource for adults seeking to learn more about the delicious complexities of human sexuality.. Her professional consulting website describes the non-traditional therapy and areas of interest and expertise Kendra calls upon to help people learn more about their sexuality and how that fits into the big picture. Kendra has a professional consulting site Be Open and Hones...
Post-Pandemic TA Trends with Martin Burns
May 25, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 20.5 MBMartin Burns is the Editor-in-Chief for Recruiting News Network, a site dedicated to keeping the pulse on the goings-on and pulse of the recruitment industry. He also serves as HireClix’s in-house technology “geek” and copywriter, regularly with major HireClix clients on recruitment initiatives. He also founded, and co-admins, the popular Facebook group Talent Product Plays, focused on TA Tech. Tuesday, May 25th, Martin joins co-hosts Crystal Lay and Dwane Lay to discuss what's next for Tal...
Week in the Rearview: Friday Host Show
May 21, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 14.5 MBIn any given week, a lot happens but can we all agree Fridays should be fun? On Fridays, the DriveThruHR hosts Crystal Lay, Dwane Lay, Michael Vandervort, and Robin Schooling will get together (sometimes all, sometimes some) to talk about the events of the week. With these four, it should be fun. Join us!
Why Women CEOs are 45% more likely to be fired w/ Caren Kenney, CEO Evolve
May 20, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.6 MBCEOs and business leaders today must be skilled at more than making a profit. They should be industry thought leaders, savvy at all things digital, expert communicators with employees, media, and investors, and sharply attuned to political issues. Alongside new facets of the job, demand for diversity and inclusion has put more focus on promoting women and people of color into the C-Suite. This puts corporate America at a crossroads. Caren Kenney, CEO of Evolve Leadership, sees a distinct ne...
Finding Your HR Job in 2021: What's Up w/ @eastsidestaff
May 19, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 20 MBLaura Mazzullo is the Founder and Owner of East Side Staffing, a boutique recruitment firm focused on the placement of Human Resources professionals. She works with Executives and CHROs to find the talent and she works (extnsively) with HR professionals from all specialties and backgrounds as a coach, partner and adviser as they navigate their next career move. Join us for a captivating discussion with Laura about the state of "hiring for HR" (and "job hunting for HR!") in our post-pandemic ...
Do we need Marketers or Recruiters in TA: Josh Rock on the DriveThru
May 18, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 13.8 MBYou may know him as a #HRPuckhead, but Josh Rock @jrock96 is so much more! With more than 17 years of experience in the Recruitment, Social Media & Marketing/Sales industries, he's uniquely positioned to take on the topic of Marketers v Recruiters in Talent Acquisition with hosts Crystal Miller Lay @theonecrystal and Dwane Lay @dwanelay. Sure to be an engaging and lively discussion, this is one DriveThruHR you won't want to miss!
DTHR Host Show
May 14, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBThoughts on the week and a look ahead to what's coming up.
Talent Attraction and Alex Her on DriveThruHR
May 12, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MBJoin Host Crystal Miller Lay (@theonecrystal) with guest Alex Her (@alexhawj7) on the DriveThru as we talk about people issues related to talent attraction, Employer Brand, and more! Who is Alex Her, you may ask? He's a top-notch content marketing, game-changing, employer brand strategist focused on providing the highest level of service to organizations committed to providing equitable employment experiences. He also sits on the Talent Brand Alliance Board, leading the Marketing Committee, l...
Week in the Rearview - Friday Host Show
May 07, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.7 MBIn any given week, a lot happens but can we all agree Fridays should be fun? On Fridays, the DriveThruHR hosts Crystal Lay, Dwane Lay, Michael Vandervort, and Robin Schooling will get together (sometimes all, sometimes some) to talk about the events of the week. With these four, it should be fun. Join us!
After the Fallout: Basecamp, Brand and HR Communications
May 05, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 14.2 MBOn May 4th, Jenn Tharp, VP of Strategy at Joveo, and Crystal Miller Lay (DTHR co-host) talked about the Basecamp debacle that led to the mass exodus of 21 (and counting?) of their 58 employees. Together, they wandered the myriad of related HR issues but couldn't get through it all! So they're back again to talk about the communications angle, both internally and externally. What do you do? Tune in to DriveThruHR to find out.
Bringing up Basecamp
May 04, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 13.7 MBIf you have opened Twitter, a newspaper or let's be real, your news app of choice, you've likely heard about the mass exodus at Basecamp last week. If not, read it here. Jenn Tharp will be joining Crystal on DriveThruHR to talk about this event, what may have been going on and the forward implications from an HR and Recruitment perspective. Join us!
Talent and Immigration Issues with Elizabeth Goss
April 29, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.6 MBJoin Robin and Michael as we speak with Elizabeth Goss who is a leading immigration attorney and founder of Goss Associates, focused on helping immigrants obtain temporary and permanent visas. We will discuss: How has the pandemic affected work visas in the U.S? Why is it It’s harder than ever to obtain talent? What is the impact on the economy and companies who rely on global talent? What steps can employers take? Where do individuals turn when they need help?
Employee Resource Groups with Cassie Whitlock, director of HR at BambooHR
April 28, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.7 MBJoin Michael and Robin on 4/28/2021 when they discuss Employee Resource Groups and how to make them more effective with Cassie Whitlock, director of HR at software company BambooHR. An answer for workplace inclusivity in the past has often been affinity groups or employee resource groups (ERGs). Need more women in leadership or initiatives more LGBTQ+ friendly? Make a group for that. Cassie Whitlock believes that while there’s an opportunity for ERGs to provide value within an organization,...
DE&I: What Gets Measured Gets Done w/ Annie Lin
April 21, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.6 MBAnnie Lin, VP of People for Lever, joins us for a discussion about connecting your company’s DE&I priorities with action. In this wide-ranging discussion, Annie shares some tips for reducing bias in hiring, explains why it’s vital for companies to acknowledge employees’ gender identities, and offers practical tips if you’re wondering “where to start.” Join us for a fun show and connect with Annie on Twitter or LinkedIn.
Fixing that pain in my....back with Bill Gianoukos, CEO of Goodpath
April 08, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 13.8 MBJoin Michael and Robin when they chat with Bill GIanoukos, CEO of Goodpath as we discuss why common chronic conditions like back pain and digestive issues are often a very big missing of common benefit plans. Goodpath is a digital integrative care provider that’s working with companies and HR teams to provide better benefits to employees at a low cost for companies. On the show we will discuss: Why chronic conditions like back pain – although not life-threatening – are important to inc...
Empowering Differences with Ashley Brundage
March 30, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.7 MBJoin Michael and Robin as we speak with Ashley Brundage, author of the new book Empowering Differences. Ashley T Brundage is the Founder and President of Empowering Differences. While seeking employment at a major financial institution, she self-identified during the interview process as a male to female transgender woman and subsequently was hired. She was offered a position and started as a part-time bank teller and worked in various lines of business before moving to VP, Diversity, and I...
Workplace Misbehavin’: with Cornelia Gamlem & Barbara Mitchell
March 10, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBCornelia Gamlem & Barbara Mitchell. Authors of The Big Book of HR have a new book - They Did What? Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace. Filled with captivating and occasionally irreverent stories, this book casts a light on human behavior, explores how bad behavior manifests itself fin the workplace, and highlights what HR professionals and managers can do when faced with people-doing-people-things. Written as narrative non-fiction, this book is about “real-life” HR including the type o...
Work Time and Family Time: Exploring Dual-Earner Couples w/ @drwaynecrawford
March 03, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBWayne Crawford, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington whose primary research interests include work-life issues, identity work, leadership and dyads and quantitative research methods. Join us for a chat, drawn from Dr. Crawford’s research, about the interplay between work time, family-time, (the work-life interface) and the impact of friend support (really!) on job burnout and depression.
HR & Labor Updates: One Month w/ the Biden Administration
February 25, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 26.9 MBIt's been just over a month since President Biden took office and, as expected, issues related to the workplace. labor relations and HR are front-and-center. Join us for today's show as Michael and Robin discuss the minimum wage, OSHA and activities on the labor/organizing front.
Checking in with John Nykolaiszyn
February 03, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBJohn serves as Director for Business Career Management bringing with him over 13 years of recruitment and talent management experience. He is responsible for developing new relationships with companies that might have an interest in establishing a college relations/college recruiting program with the College of Business. John has a BBA from FIU, an M.S. in Health Services Administration from Barry University, and his Senior Professional in HR (SPHR) certification.
Host Show with Michael and Robin - Cancel Culture
January 27, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MBTalking cancel culture including MyPillow guy, Goya guy and historical figures on the side of red and blue.
Coffee with Jay Kuhns
January 13, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 41.2 MBJoin Michael and Robin as we chat with our buddy Jay Kuhns. On the call we will discuss the start of the NHL season, the state of the state, and the impact a Biden administration may have on the workplace and employment issues around the recent conflict at the Capitol. Also social media and coffee will probably come up.
Get Shift Done with Patrick Brandt
January 12, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin Michael and Robin as they chat with Patrick Brandt, president of Shiftsmart and co-founder of Get Shift Done, on DriveThru We will discuss: Get Shift Done, in response to hospitality workers losing their jobs during the pandemic. How they helped hospitality workers registered with Shiftsmart by millions of dollars to pay the displaced hospitality workers to work at the Food Banks so they could continue to deliver food to those in need. Get Shift Done has provided 500,000+ hours of skil...
Big Changes in Labor Law for 2021 with David Pryzbylski of Barnes and Thornburg
January 06, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 41.4 MBJoin Robin and Michael on Tuesday, January 6 when we will discuss some of the labor and employment law changes that HR pros will deal with in 2021 as the Biden administration takes the reins. Our guest is labor law counselor and employment adviser David Pryzbylski is diligently focused on achieving the right result for each client he serves. He is dedicated to providing legal solutions to the challenges his clients face by incorporating not only legal and business strategy into problem-solvin...
The Day After Festivus (with some clowns)
December 24, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 38.6 MBWell, it's the 2020 Holiday season which is something mere mortals should not have to endure. If you have grievances (work-related or otherwise), join Michael VanDervort, Robin Schooling and Paul Hebert for a morning-after-Festivus show.
HR and 2020: Giving Thanks (Really!)
November 25, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 40.1 MBThis year, of course, will go down in the books; a raging global pandemic, the US POTUS who refuses to concede his loss of the election, and the need for action (not just chatter) for justice and equality. Folks working in Human Resources have been busy - and if they previously sat on the sidelines and valiantly refrained from "rocking the boat," 2020 required them to grab an oar and steer. Join Mike and Robin for a discussion about 2020 and why we're giving "thanks" to those in the HR/peop...
Talking HR Tech with Kevin Corliss, CEO and Founder of Roots
November 17, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MBJoin Michael and Robin as they talk with Kevin Corliss, the founder and CEO of Roots, an employee-friendly HR management platform designed to help businesses better monitor and engage their workforces. Kevin's vision for Roots is to help all companies create environments where their employees can flourish. Prior to founding Roots, Kevin was a growth hacker and acquisition marketer at Care.com. He spends much of his time outdoors – traveling, fishing, skiing – and is always looking for ne...
Re-Tooling Your Talent Acquisition Strategy with Carol McDaniel
November 05, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin Michael and Robin when they discuss Re-Tooling Your Talent Acquisition Strategy with Carol McDaniel. In a year like none other, the entire ecosphere of employment turned upside down in an instant. This means that with zero time to plan "The Season for TA Transformation" is here. Carol will provide meaning tips on retooling your TA strategy in this new enviroment. We will discuss: Introduce yourselfWhat does this news season of TA look like?Discuss the things we should be focused on n...
Election Day and HR – w/ @TorinEllis
November 03, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBToday’s the day. In the US we’ll be determining the trajectory of the country for not just the next 4 years but for the long-term. That’s the truth. For HR professionals this election year, culminating in Election Day, has been one filled with challenges, uncertainty and, for some, action. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with the incredible Torin Ellis as we discuss: The immediate – and long-term effects – of the 2020 election cycleThe difference between politics and social justice ...
2020 Election Impact on Labor Policy w/ Phil Wilson of LRI
October 28, 2020 18:30 - 45 minutes - 40.4 MBJoin DTHR host Michael VanDervort to discuss the 2020 Election Impact on Labor Policy with Labor Relations expert Phil Wilson. Differences in policy Trump/Biden NLRB rollback of policies from Obama PRO Act and what it would mean mandatory arbitration and other elements that HR people won't be familiar with a conservative view on labor unions and redistributionis Right idea that maybe sectoral bargaining would be beneficial to national labor policy Rolling back protections in the...
A Day in the Life of HR – w/ @chipweatherbee
October 21, 2020 17:30 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBThere’s always an inordinate amount of ‘stuff to get done’ when one is an HR leader and the year 2020 has only upped-the ante. Join us for a reality-based chat with our guest Chip Weatherbee, Sr Labor Relations Specialist, to discuss “all things HR” (and maybe a little bit about sports, racial justice and what we think 2021 will bring). p.s. you can follow him on Twitter here.
HR Insights: Lessons From 2020 – w/ @kseals
October 15, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MB2020 has seen massive changes to the way we live and how we get our jobs done. And, right now, it seems difficult to picture what the future of work will look like in a post COVID-19 world. The Sapient Insights team recently completed its 23rd Annual HR Systems Survey. For this 2020/2021 survey report, new questions were added to see how the more than 1,900 participating organizations are addressing COVID-19 impacts on their organizations. Kim Seals, Strategic Advisor with Sapient Insights ...
Gigs, Freelancers and HR - w/ @chrisrussell
October 13, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27 MBWhile gig work has been on the upswing over the last decade, there surely seems to be an acceleration towards this model of work: especially for those working in the talent space (HR, Sourcing, Recruiting, Benefits, etc.). Join us for a chat with our guest Chris Russell, Managing Director of RecTech Media and “Chief Lancer” with HR Lancers – the first and only freelance marketplace dedicated to helping solo freelancers gain work in the recruiting and human resources field.
Hallo Co Founder Vernon Howard Helps Graduates Land Dream Jobs in a Pandemic
October 09, 2020 17:30 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBJoin Michael and Robin as they chat with Vern Howard on what it was like raising venture capital as a black founder, his actionable insights for founders like him, and his views on “diversity washing” and what companies can do to avoid it. He is the CEO and founder of Hallo — a diversity recruiting platform that helps connect college students across the country with leading companies like Apple and Google. Hallo has raised $1.9m in funding from Canaan Partners, Tribe Capital, Kleiner Per...